Hair Removal

– Unwanted body and facial hair can present challenges for men and women who want to look their best. Shaving can be an excellent way to remove hair, but it's not always an appropriate method of hair removal for certain areas on the body. In addition, the results from shaving are fleeting, and many people want to find hair removal solutions that lead to longer-lasting results. This way, they don’t have to reach for a razor every few days to maintain smooth skin.
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Fortunately, there are many other methods of hair removal that can take the place of shaving, and you'll find all the supplies you need to perform these hair removal treatments at home right here in the shaving and hair removal department at drugstore.com.

Topical solutions are one way to deal with unwanted hair. Bleaches contain ingredients that lighten the color of body and facial hair, making it less noticeable, and are often used to deal with hair above the lip and on the chin. Depilatories are creams, lotions or gels that are applied to the skin like bleach, but their ingredients actually weaken the protein chains of hairs and allow them to be wiped or rinsed off. Results from bleaching last until the hair grows long enough for dark roots to be visible. Most depilatories produce results that last about 2 weeks.

Epilators and waxing kits are often preferred by women who want longer lasting results from hair removal. Both methods involve removing the entire hair from the follicle, so that growth must start over from the first stage. As a result, these methods of hair removal only require maintenance every 4 to 6 weeks, but the drawback is that there is more discomfort associated with the removal process. For epilation, a hand-held device is used to manually pull the hairs out, while waxing involves the use of a sticky substance that clings to the hairs and yanks them out when it is removed from the skin. Electrolysis is a unique form of hair removal that in many cases leads to permanent results. The process involves the use of an electrical impulse to damage the follicles. Shortly after treatment, the hair falls out of the follicles, and often times, does not grow back. Traditionally, electrolysis was performed only in salons and spas by licensed estheticians, but now, at-home systems are available that allow men and women to benefit from this lasting form of hair removal without visiting a professional.

Whether you're looking for bleaching kits, depilatories, epilators and electrolysis products or waxing supplies, you'll find the perfect hair removal solution for your needs in our hair removal department at drugstore.com. We even carry products made especially for men and hair removal solutions created specifically for the face. You can quickly shop the department using the links and check boxes at the left-hand side of the page, which will allow you to see specific types and brands of hair removal products and products that are sold for certain prices. Shop the hair removal collection now and find the best methods for dealing with your unwanted hair.